Days out, Fairs within 5 miles of Glasgow

20 events within 5 miles

Sorted by popularity / date & time

Byres Road Makers Market

A market on the last Saturday of the month featuring handmade crafts and work by Scottish designers, artists and crafters.

Hillhead Library, Glasgow (2.0 miles)

Sat 25 May

Free / 0141 339 7223

  • 11:00 – 16:00

Sat 29 Jun

Free / 0141 339 7223

  • 11:00 – 16:00

Sat 27 Jul

Free / 0141 339 7223

  • 11:00 – 16:00
…and 4 more dates until 9 Nov

Little Birds Market

New market with a tantalising selection of vintage, craft and design vendors – including clothes, jewellery, handmade, up-cycled furniture, accessories, homewares, food, cakes, millinery, stationery, art and lots more.

Sloans, Glasgow (0.4 miles)

Sun 9 Jun

Free / 07946 715204

  • 12:00 – 17:00

Sun 14 Jul

Free / 07946 715204

  • 12:00 – 17:00

Sun 11 Aug

Free / 07946 715204

  • 12:00 – 17:00
…and 4 more dates until 8 Dec

Baby Booty Sale

Table top sale of second-hand items for your baby or child. Enjoy a morning of thrifty shopping and reward yourself afterwards with a coffee and cake from the in-house cafe.

Kelvin Hall International Sports Arena, Glasgow (1.9 miles)

Sat 25 May

£1 (Children free) / 0141 276 1450

  • 10:30 – 13:00

BBC Good Food Show Scotland

The food and drink extravaganza heads north of the border again for another serving of celebrity chefs and star culinary attractions.

SECC, Glasgow (1.6 miles)

Fri 18 Oct

Times vary / Prices to be confirmed / 0844 395 4000

Sat 19 Oct

Times vary / Prices to be confirmed / 0844 395 4000

Sun 20 Oct

Times vary / Prices to be confirmed / 0844 395 4000

Gibson Street Gala

Street entertainers, live music, stalls, art and crafts, food, drink, a climbing wall, children's areas and games.

Gibson Street, Glasgow (1.6 miles)

Sun 2 Jun

Free

Part of West End Festival.

  • 12:00 – 18:00
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Britannia Panopticon Grand Jumble Sale

A jumble sale with a huge range of goodies from vinyl and clothing to kids' stuff and kitchenalia on offer.

Britannia Panopticon Music Hall, Glasgow (0.4 miles)

Sat 6 Jul

£1 (includes raffle ticket and competition entry) / 0141 553 0840

  • 12:00 – 16:00

Sat 3 Aug

£1 (includes raffle ticket and competition entry) / 0141 553 0840

  • 12:00 – 16:00

Sat 5 Oct

£1 (includes raffle ticket and competition entry) / 0141 553 0840

  • 12:00 – 16:00

Blochairn Car Boot Sale

One of the UK's largest weekly car boot sales. Attracts over 500 sellers every Sunday with just about anything you could think of on sale, from curtains to cakes.

Wholesale Fruit, Veg, Flower and Fish Market, Glasgow (1.4 miles)

Sun 26 May

Free / 0141 287 2500

  • 09:00 – 15:00

The St Andrew's in the Square Wedding Fayre

Everything you need to help organise the 'big day' including suppliers and a catwalk show.

St Andrews in the Square, Glasgow (0.6 miles)

Sun 26 May

0141 559 5902

  • 12:00 – 16:00

What The World Is Waiting For

Manchester themed party with live music, DJ sets, food and drink, live art, clothing and much more.

Barras Art & Design Centre, Glasgow (0.6 miles)

Sat 15 Jun

Free

  • 12:00 – 19:30

Bohemia

Hand made art, crafts, vintage items and goodies, often with a fundraising raffle in aid of a different charity each time. Email nottycherub@gmail.com to book a stall. Please do not contact the venue.

Tron Theatre, Glasgow (0.4 miles)

Sat 1 Jun

Free / 0141 552 4267

Proceeds go to DRAW.

  • 11:00 – 16:00

Sat 6 Jul

Free / 0141 552 4267

  • 11:00 – 16:00

Hillhead Baptist Church, Glasgow (2.0 miles)

Sat 15 Jun

Free / 0141 339 1588

Part of West End Festival.

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Craftex

Exhibition showcasing the craft skills taught at Glasgow's further education colleges.

Trades Hall, Glasgow (0.2 miles)

Thu 6 Jun

Prices to be confirmed / 0141 552 2418

  • 10:00 – 19:30

Fri 7 Jun

Prices to be confirmed / 0141 552 2418

  • 10:00 – 16:30

Sat 8 Jun

Prices to be confirmed / 0141 552 2418

  • 10:00 – 16:30

Farmers' Market and Artisan Fayre

Local Glasgow-area crafters, artists and producers present their wares at this summer market. Call to reserve a stall.

House for an Art Lover, Glasgow (2.8 miles)

Sun 25 Aug

Free / 0141 353 4775

  • 10:00 – 14:00

Sun 27 Oct

Free / 0141 353 4775

  • 10:00 – 14:00

Holyrood Pleasure Gardens Summer Fete

Fun for all the family in these beautiful private gardens. Live music, BBQ, stalls, bouncy castle and lots more.

Holyrood Pleasure Gardens, Glasgow (1.4 miles)

Sat 22 Jun

£1.50

Part of West End Festival.

  • 13:30 – 16:30

O2 Glasgow Mela

For over 20 years this huge outdoor festival has been celebrating the traditions of Glasgow's many and varied immigrant communities with a mix of international music, dance, activities and stalls. This year includes performances from bhangra artists Sona Walia and Ali Romeo, the KAWA Brass Band and the KAWA Circus, and…

Kelvingrove Park, Glasgow (1.6 miles)

Sat 15 Jun

Free / 0141 302 2845

  • 12:00 – 20:00

Sun 16 Jun

Free / 0141 302 2845

  • 12:00 – 20:00

Queen Margaret Drive Street Festival

Join us for music, craft beer, authentic food, art and craft workshops, vintage clothing, face painting and kids activities.

Queen Margaret Drive, Glasgow (1.9 miles)

Sat 15 Jun

Free

Part of West End Festival.

  • 12:00 – 18:00

Sun 16 Jun

Free

Part of West End Festival.

  • 12:00 – 18:00
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Scotland's Exclusive Wedding Event

A wedding fair on a huge scale (there's a car showcase, catwalk shows, free makeovers, plenty of live performances from wedding musicians and around 140 exhibitors), to help you pick out a piper or decide on a dress for your big day.

Hampden Park, Glasgow (2.5 miles)

Sat 24 Aug

£9.50 in advance; £10 on the door (groups of four £37 in advance) / 0844 481 8898

  • 10:00 – 16:30

Sun 25 Aug

£9.50 in advance; £10 on the door (groups of four £37 in advance) / 0844 481 8898

  • 10:30 – 14:00

The Telegraph Cruise Show

Meet cruise operators and bag some special deals on your next boat-based holiday.

SECC, Glasgow (1.6 miles)

Sat 5 Oct

£10 / 0871 620 4024

  • 10:00 – 17:00

Sun 6 Oct

£10 / 0871 620 4024

  • 10:00 – 17:00

Vintage Glasgow

Hemingway Design bring their Vintage Festival format to Glasgow, featuring music, fashion, film, design and dance that celebrates British creativity from the 1920s to 1980s. In the evening time, things get fancy dress with Vintage Nightclubs themed Soul Casino on Saturday and the Torch Club on Sunday.

The Old Fruitmarket, Glasgow (0.2 miles)

Sat 27 Jul

Times to be confirmed / Free (Soul Casino £15; Torch Club £20) / 0141 353 8000

Sun 28 Jul

Times to be confirmed / Free (Soul Casino £15; Torch Club £20) / 0141 353 8000

West of Scotland Highland Cattle Club Show

See the prettiest beasts in the west of Scotland as they enjoy their moment in the spotlight. The judging starts at 11am in the Bothy Field.

Pollok Country Park, Glasgow (3.5 miles)

Sat 17 Aug

Free / 0141 276 0924

  • 10:00

World Pipe Band Championships

The best pipe bands from all over the world, featuring 8,000 pipers and drummers, compete for the most prestigious prizes and the coveted World Champion crown. As well as the music, a dedicated children's zone, gourmet food and Highland games add to the day out.

Glasgow Green (0.8 miles)

Sat 17 Aug

Times vary / tbc

Sun 18 Aug

Times vary / tbc